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TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL

Lacey, Washington

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Career Exploration

Career Exploration

The Career Center is here is assist students with their search for the right career and find the educational pathway needed to achieve your goals. We have numerous resource books available to aid students. In addition, throughout the year there are college campus visits, presentations, and field trips to explore careers and schools. There are also many excellent web sites. Check out the sites below!

CAREER PLANNER: This is an excellent website that students can use to explore careers, create and track goals for the future, make the educational plans needed to achieve those goals, create a resume and cover letter and much more. Check it out!!!

Click CAREER PLANNER

My Next Move: This site provides easy access to career exploration, educational and training programs, and job postings. It is a great tool for students as they determine their next move on the road to a satisfying career.

Career Bridge: Find the education you need to get the job you want. Explore careers, discover the in-demand jobs where you live, locate programs that work for you and find out how to fund your education.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship

Are you unsure of what an apprentice is? Check out this short video CLICK HERE

Earn while you learn! Apprenticeships are career training opportunities that combine classroom training with on-the-job training under the direction of a journey-level craft person or trade professional. As an apprentice you pay no tuition. There are three broad career pathways:
- Building and construction - carpenter, plumber, electrician, iron worker etc.
- Manufacturing and Machine - machinist, industrial millwright, diesel etc.
- Service and support - cosmetologist, firefighter, paraeducator etc.
Who can be an apprentice?
- Minimum age is 18 (there are some exceptions)
- Mechanical and aptitude test
- High School Diploma or GED
- Meet health requirements of the particular job
- Work experience
- Drug free - able to pass drug testing
- Valid WA state drivers license
As baby boomers start to retire, these jobs are becoming high demand careers. Start exploring the possibilities now. Getting an apprenticeships is very competitive. Find out what you need to do, be persistent, and work hard.

Check out the following helpful links:
- Labor and Industries:https://secure.lni.wa.gov/arts-public/#/
- Washington State Building and Construction Trades: http://www.wabuildingtrades.org/
- Apprenticeship Washington: http://www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov/what.htm
Employment
Employment

As you start your search for employment think about the following before you start applying for jobs.
- Do you know what type of work you want to do?
- What commitment can you make? What days and times are you available?
- Do you have your own transportation? Can you walk to work or are you willing/able to take the bus?
- Do you have a resume?
- Do you have references? These should not be friends, but rather adults who know you and can say what type of person you are. For example, a teacher, counselor or previous employer. Always, ask if you can use someone as a reference.
Check out these websites for local jobs:
- Thurston County WorkSource - New postings are listed on a daily basis. Some jobs you can apply for on-line.
- Snagajob Olympia Jobs - Part-Time jobs, teen jobs, student jobs are just a click away. Check out this easy way to apply for jobs.
- Indeed
- Network with family and friends.
Military Branches
Timberline High School Military Recruiters and contact information:

Air Force: SSgt Feete paige.feete@us.af.mil

Army: SFC David Kelsey david.h.kelsey.mil@army.mil

Army National Guard: SGT Benham james.m.benham4@mil@mail.mil

Marines: SSgt Hernandez Miranda.Hernandez@marines.usmc.mil

Navy: David Taylor donald.j.taylor7@navy.mil

North Thurston Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: executivedirectorHR@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4453; Section 504 Coordinator: 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4465. Address for both: 305 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

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